ORDR Identifies a Major Attack Surface Blind Spot in New Report
ORDR's 2024 Rise of the Machines Report reveals that 42% of enterprise assets are agentless and unmanaged, driving 64% of mid-to-high level risks across organizations.
ORDR, the leader in AI-powered asset intelligence, announced the release of its 2024 Rise of the Machines Report, a comprehensive examination of the escalating risks posed by unmanaged, agentless assets. The findings highlight the impact of IoT, OT, and other specialized systems that account for 42% of enterprise assets and 64% of mid- to high-level enterprise risks.
Agentless devices — often outside the reach of traditional IT and security tools — are expanding attack surfaces across industries. These unmanaged assets, including consumer devices, banned equipment, and business-critical systems, create compliance challenges and unmonitored pathways for breaches. 14% connect to both internal networks and the internet, while each communicates with an average of 6.2 others, amplifying the risk of lateral movement.
Examples of Shadow IoT include smart TVs, gaming consoles, fitness equipment, and vehicles, as well as banned devices from manufacturers in nations like China. These findings underscore the urgent need for visibility and control over unmanaged assets.